Description
A protein-packed, creamy egg scramble made with fluffy eggs and cottage cheeseβquick, nutritious, and perfect for breakfast or a post-workout meal.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter or oil for the pan
Optional add-ins: chopped spinach, tomatoes, scallions, shredded cheese, or hot sauce
Instructions
1. Crack eggs into a bowl, add cottage cheese, and whisk together until well combined.
2. Heat butter or oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Pour egg mixture into the pan and let cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds.
4. Gently stir and fold the eggs until just set and creamy, about 2β3 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add any optional toppings or mix-ins just before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese depending on your texture preference.
For a firmer texture, cook slightly longer, but avoid overcooking.
Serve with toast, avocado, or fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: cottage cheese eggs, high protein breakfast, scrambled eggs, low carb breakfast